From the Editor

I’m certainly no railway buff. I didn’t even go train spotting like most young boys of my era, but as I’ve got older I’ve begun to appreciate the value of railways and the incredible feat of engineering required to construct not only the great engines but also the country’s railway network.

Here in Yorkshire we are blessed with several of the best scenic routes in the country and we also have some of the most dedicated enthusiasts, many of whom volunteer their services to preserve our magnificent lines and engines. Their work in maintaining these attractions and services helps bring in millions of pounds to the local economy and also opens up more of Yorkshire to those who can’t or don’t want to drive.

Steam trains, of course, conjure up nostalgia for many people and the demise of those old giants pulling their rickety carriages around the county is much lamented. In this month’s issue we have a special piece commemorating the end, forty years ago, of British Rail steam trains on the famous Settle-Carlisle run. I also had a trip up the Wensleydale line to witness the opening of a ‘new’ station at Bedale on this revitalised stretch of railway. So it’s all aboard for a memorable ride through Yorkshire.

Editor

ps. We have added a page of photographs from the 2008 Broughton Game Show. You can checkout our list of Country Shows in our Places to Visit section.

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